The Canary Islands government is accelerating negotiations over airport transfers, insisting on a model that goes beyond the recent Basque Country deal. Citing its 2018 autonomy statute, the region is demanding a stronger say on fees and strategic investments for its eight airports.
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The final section of Tenerife’s Insular Ring Road (Anillo Insular) has entered its decisive phase, connecting the north and south of the island via the west. The centrepiece is the Erjos tunnel, set to become the longest in the Canary Islands, with the project featuring major sustainability upgrades. The £240m scheme is expected to halve travel times between north and south and relieve congestion in the metropolitan area.
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Five flights have been cancelled and a further ten diverted at Tenerife Norte airport due to adverse weather conditions on Friday. The disruption, caused by strong north-easterly winds and low cloud, has impacted services to and from several islands as well as mainland Spain.
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A light aircraft made an emergency landing on a roundabout in San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife, this afternoon. The two men on board escaped with minor injuries and have been taken to hospital. The plane struck the roundabout but hit no pedestrians or other vehicles.
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Iberia Express has launched a summer promotion with flights from the Canary Islands to Madrid starting at 20 euros for residents. The offer is available until 5 July for travel until 30 September 2026. Passengers can also benefit from a 10% bonus on certain fares booked by 7 June.
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Spain’s competition watchdog, the CNMC, has published a report recommending that Aena reduce its airport fees by 0.59% annually for the next five years, directly contradicting the state-owned operator’s plan for a 3.82% increase. The non-binding report gives new ammunition to the Canary Islands government, which has been fiercely opposing the proposed hike on the grounds that it unfairly penalises the archipelago’s remote residents.
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The organisation behind Pope León XIV’s visit to Tenerife has started allocating 32,000 free tickets for the portside mass. Large groups are being contacted first, and the deadline for seat assignments is this Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about security, access and getting your QR code.
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Tenerife’s water authority is building six new reservoirs across the north and south of the island to increase storage capacity for reclaimed water. The projects aim to improve supply to the agricultural sector and gradually eliminate discharges of treated water into the sea. A key facility, the Las Charquetas reservoir, is expected to come online this year.
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Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic visit to the Canary Islands on 11-12 June will trigger an extensive traffic management operation across Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The DGT has approved dynamic road closures, temporary access restrictions, and parking measures to manage the thousands of pilgrims expected.
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The president of La Palma’s Cabildo, Sergio Rodríguez, has held talks with the chairman of Baleària, Adolfo Utor Martínez, to discuss the future of maritime transport for the island following the Valencia-based firm’s acquisition of Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea. Both sides agreed to maintain open channels of communication to ensure efficient, competitive shipping services for La Palma.
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